complete verse (Deuteronomy 32:38)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 32:38:

  • Kupsabiny: “Where are those idols you made sacrifices to
    and you blessed with wine?
    Let them get up and come to aid you.
    Give them to guard you!” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “To whom did you offer the fat of the sacrifice?
    And [to whom] did you give the drink offering?
    Now may they come to rescue you!
    They are the ones who must come to deliver you.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Where is now their gods who eat the fat and drink the wine of their offerings?
    Let them help you (plur.), and make them your (plur.) protection!” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “You gave to those gods the best parts of the animals that you sacrificed,
    and you poured out wine for them to drink.
    So, they should begin to help you;
    they should be the ones who will protect you!” (Source: Translation for Translators)
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